FF Our 9 Months - Epilogue

Hola 

The Epilogue of O9M is dedicated specially to one person who became a very important part of my life because of this story. today is her bday, if u ask me whether I timed the ending of this FF with her bday, I didnt do it with a plan, it just happened, the story's culmination and her bday by some divine connection came together. 

this is wht she had specially penned down for O9M , the soul of the story captured in her emotions. 

A JOURNEY OF TWO SOULS 

TWO HEARTS WHO BEATS AS ONE

A LOVE  SO PURE

WHICH TRIUMPHED ALL THAT CAME INTO FORE

BOUNDED IN THE SACRED INSTITUTION  OF MARRIAGE

THEY BECAME TWO BODIES ONE SOUL

TOGETHER THEY ENTER  THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PHASE OF LIFE

TO WELCOME INTO THEIR WORLD AN ANGEL WHO WILL ENLIGHTEN THEIR LIVES

HAPPINESS AND ONENESS SURROUNDS THEIR HOUSE

AS EVERYONE IS THERE FOR EACH OTHER WITHOUT ANYONE ASKING IT ABOUT

AMIDST ALL  LIES A DARK SHADOW

ON ITS WAY TO CAST ITS SPELL

BUT WHY DOES THE EVIL FORGOT

THAT THERES NOTHING WHICH COULD TAME TRUE LOVE AT ANY COST

A LOVE SO DIVINE BLESSED BY GOD

ITS SO POWERFUL IT WILL OVERCOME ALL ODDS

WITH THE FAMILY SUPPORT THE EVIL WILL FACE ITS FALL

SOMETIME AND IT WILL BE THE END OF IT ALL

THEIR MARK OF LOVE WILL ENTER

BRINGING HAPPINESS THAT WILL REIGN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!

You all know her as Anku ( togetherforever ) , for me .. she is Dia. its her bday today and this update is my message to her. 

Happy Bday Dia  

banner credit to Pallu 

6 years later.

The Raizada mansion was in a state of chaos, mind you happy chaos as the inhabitants got the home ready to welcome a very special member.

Adi & Advay were busy with NK & Pooja's 4 year old son Rehan as they three of them used their creative little minds to pick the colors of balloons as NK and Akash blew each one of them huge.

Whereas on another part of the house Dia and Avni were busy helping Pooja and Payal to make the rangoli or lets just say make it more messier as they had fun with the colors.

Meanwhile Anjali had just put her and Varun's 2 month old tyke Vinay to a sound sleep and turned around to pick up Payal and Akash's 5 year old little princess Akshita as they went out to get started on hanging the lights by the poolside.

Nanji Mamiji Buaji and Garima were busy discussing the details of the havan with the Panditji while the elderly men helped Varun Aman and Liya handle the arrangements of the party.

But the special guest of the party was yet to arrive, she was in a faraway place unknown to the reality that her life was about to be engulfed with never ending happiness as 2 people came to take her away as their own.

Khushi had a serene smile on her face as she looked at Arnav who was driving away to a little life who would soon be theirs. His hand held hers firmly in his as always, never letting go.

She thought back to that one day around 8 months back when they had the conversation first.

8 months ago,

Khushi had been restless over the past few days, ever since she returned from a charity benefit that had been arranged for the children of Blessed Angels Orphanage. It was an organisation that was majorly funded by AR , something that had been a joint venture Anjali Khushi Payal and Pooja.

She had spend a lot of time amongst the kids, she had watched the children of her own house mingling with the children there, but as she watched them she had felt a sense of incompleteness envelope her, like whatever they were doing wasn't just enough, like there was so much more to do.

Like taking a real initiative for the children who would never know a real family. She watched as Avni went and asked one of the care takers there to let her play with a 3 month old baby girl who had just arrived a few days back when she had been found abandoned on the steps of a nearby temple.

As she watched them, she felt a spark in her , like she knew the answer to her own unease, like she had really found the answer but her heart went back to her husband.

She had decided to discuss it with him first and right now she was waiting for him to return from work, she had requested him to come early today.

And as she sat lost in her thoughts on the recliner by the poolside, Arnav entered and as soon as he saw Khushi on the couch unaware of his arrival, he knew there was something serious going on in her mind, she never failed to not notice his presence otherwise !

He silently shut the door and locked it, and after leaving his work stuff on the bed, he removed his coat and suit and unbuttoned his shirt as he made his way towards her, bending down slightly he placed a silent kiss on the side of her neck,

" someone looks too busy to notice that her husband had returned exactly as she requested ! "

Khushi jerked out from her thoughts as she saw Arnav looking down at her smiling, she got up in a rush,

" Arnav I am so sorry !

I didnt even hear you come in. Wait here .. I will go get your coffee. " said Khushi as she turned to rush out but Arnav caught her hand and pulled her back into his arms,

" Sshh Khushi.

I don't need a coffee now , will have it later.

But I could be happy with a kiss ! " said Arnav as he turned her around to face him , Khushi blushing at her husband's ageless timeless passion for her but one look into his eyes and she couldn't refuse him.

She looped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a hard passionate kiss that took even Arnav by surprise, it was just like their first kiss , despite the years that passed, their love and passion refused to diminish, always more lethal than before, their need for each other seemed to increase in intensity as each second passed, parents to 3 amazing children but when it came to their own love life, Arnav and Khushi were as passionate as any newly wed !

The family often joked that they the star crossed lovers weren't yet out of their honeymoon phase ... that their life was a honeymoon forever and it was true.

As the dire need for oxygen became inevitable , they broke apart but Khushi didnt want to be away from him, she hugged him closer as she nestled herself into the crook of his neck, their heartbeats beating in unison.

Arnav walked her to the their bed and made her sit down, sitting down next to her , he held her hand as he looked at her,

"what is it jaan ?

There is something you want to tell me ... something bothering you .. what is it ?? "

Khushi looked at her husband who always understood her silences as well as he understood her words, he wasn't just her husband, but her soul mate ... her best friend .. her companion in all her dreams. And if anyone could understand her then it was Arnav, she rested her head on his shoulder,

" Arnav ... there is something I have to tell you. I know it wont be easy to accept but you have to hear me out.

Advay Avni and Adi are 6 years old now , and Gods have blessed them with a fairytale life.

Sometimes when I look at our kids , and all the children in our family, I feel they are the luckiest to be amongst a family that loves them all so much. A family that would do anything for their happiness.

But I feel a sense of incompleteness, like there is something we have to do that isnt done yet.

Arnav I feel there is space in our lives for one more child.

I want another baby Arnav ! "

Arnav grew worried as he heard her speak, because it was quite contradictory to what he had heard before, he looked at her ..

" but princess ... remember you were the one who decided that we didnt want more.

We had this conversation long back Khushi , we did talk about another baby but thats when you and everyone started the Orphanage, all of you decided that you would spend your lives for the children there rather than having more kids of your own.

And I respect you all for that, I admire the principle behind it. In today's world where so many children are homeless and unwanted, if we can do something from our side for their welfare, well I am more than happy that we started the organisation.

And Khushi you even took a permanent precaution against pregnancy as a safety measure so that it wouldn't even happen by chance.

What happened love ??

Why this sudden change ? "

Khushi smiled seeing Arnav's worried expression,

" let me complete Arnav.

I know we cant have kids of our own and I have no regrets about what we decided.

But remember few days back, all of us were at the charity benefit , I was watching the children there, true that now they have a better chance at having a better existence, but isnt there something we can do more ?

Think about it Arnav, if every couple , whether they have kids of their own or not, if we decide to adopt an orphaned child and give the little one a new home and a family , wouldn't that be even better ?

They could have parents who love them , siblings who cherish them , they can have a happy childhood.

We have our Adi Avni and Advay with us , Di and Varun Jiju has Dia and Vinay, Jiji and Akash Jijiu have Akshita and NK & Pooja have Rehan.

We all have our own but if anyone feels like having another baby , why cant it be someone adopted, why not give our love to a life that may otherwise never have chance for a real family ?

I saw Avni playing with a little one who came to our organisation a while back, she is 3 months old Arnav, she was found abandoned at the temple.

As I saw her playing with it, I just felt a connection, like Avni was really playing with her sister.

I want to bring her home Arnav ... I want her to be ours. "

Khushi finished speaking as she looked at Arnav with worried eyes, she didnt know how he would accept it, her Arnav had a heart  of gold but this was all too sudden and she was scared he wouldn't be happy about it. But she was shocked to see Arnav looking at her with more than just love !

On Arnav's part , as he heard his wife out , he couldn't fathom if his respect for her could ever increase more because it was always as deep as his love for her.

She never ceased to amaze him , her heart could love the entire world but he was too selfish about it, he wanted her just for himself and their kids and family.

But when he heard her speak about the baby and Avni, his heart picked up pace, he could imagine the scene in his own heart, his princess playing with a beautiful little baby, like Khushi said it was as though the baby was already theirs !

" Khushi I don't know how you do it love ?

How do you stun me so often ?

I think that I couldn't love you more but then as each day passes, you make me fall in love even more than before.

If everyone in the world thought like you then no child would ever go homeless.

Khushi if we can do our part is making a life better, if we can be an example to the society that a child of our own doesn't have to be always our blood but its whats in our hearts that matter. Then am with you sweetheart.

Lets first tell our families and our kids and then lets go get her !! "

Khushi never knew that Gods would answer her plea so quickly but all she knew was that she loved Arnav deeply, this man never stopped making her crazy for him.

She smiled widely as she kissed him deeply, a kiss that soon turned wild , a kiss that unfurled the passion  all over again , engulfing them in all consuming fire as they lost themselves in each other.

Back to the present

Khushi was brought out her thoughts as she felt Arnav kissing her fingers. They had reached their destination, and they couldn't wait to take their treasure back home where their kids and families were eagerly waiting to see their special gift.

Arnav held Khushi's hand as they stepped into the orphanage, the Matron smiled at them, the old lady had a lot of love and respect for the couple and their entire family, because to her there couldn't be a more perfect and sincere souls like the Raizadas.

Truly humane and genuine people who only knew to love everyone who walked into their life,. And Arnav & Khushi .. they were the symbol of true unconditional love.

The love that everyone saw in their eyes towards each other was blessed, the love that mad them forget the world around them, it was divine.

And she was only too happy to know that a very blessed child would soon be having Arnav & Khushi as her parents.

All the legal formalities completed, Arnav and Khushi walked into the room where she slept, they looked at the tiny angel who was sleeping, they had come often in the past few months to meet her, and they had fallen in love with her. Just like Khushi , as he had met the baby , Arnav had felt the missing chunk of their lives falling in place.

A sense of fulfilment and peace washed over him.

Their children were thrilled , specially Avni who was over the moon that she would have her friend from the orphanage as her sister forever.

The caretaking nurse smiled at Arnav and Khushi as she handed over the sleeping bundle to Khushi who carefully took her in her safe arms, Arnav s arms came around them as they cradled her, the caretaker didnt forget to snap this divine moment,

Khushi looked at Arnav expectantly, he chuckled knowing what she wanted, he looked at the baby and whispered,

" ANAMIKA "

And so she was their Anamika.

And they walked away carrying their angel to their world. 

THE END.  

FF Let Me Love You - Part 27

Hola 

I know I have kept u all waiting long enough and I am sorry for the delay. I have my internal exams next week so next week weekend there wont be updates, so will be posting LMLY update plus epilogue for O9M  

Mini I am so happy to see u back  missed u and ur feedback on this FF  

dedicated to all my wonderful readers.  

P.S . Do read the note at the end, saw it while reading Smita's Recalling Arnav and I am adding the new FF rules here beneath the update.  

Happy Reading 

Khushi looked at Arnav, his eyes looked ravaged in pain and she knew she was the reason, thoughtlessly spoken words had affected him too deeply, everytime she looked at Arnav the one thing that she couldn't stop fathoming was that how she had gotten so lucky to be blessed with a man like Arnav, they had fallen in love so deep so fast, drawn to each other like magnets, believing that one day she would love him just as he loved her, these moments of realisation always choked her with emotion and it made her want to forget everything and everyone else and just be with him alone, she hugged him close, plastering herself to him without leaving any space, if she could she would have literally crawled into his skin and in that moment of overwhelming need Arnav held her as tight as she wanted. She knew she owed him an apology for the deep pain she had caused him,

"I am sorry Arnav.

I shouldn't have uttered those words, I lost control seeing Payal in pain but I know what I did was wrong.

I am sorry that I had to put you through such a horrific scenario.

Please forgive me !! "

Arnav looked at her, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead,

"there is nothing to forgive.

As long as I am alive , nothing or no one can hurt you Khushi.

You are mine !! "

" Always " added Khushi as she smiled back.

Arnav lifted her into his arms and carried her to their bed, gently laying her down as though she were a delicate rose and she was ... his delicate rose !

He looked at her, she looked tired, there were dark circles around her eyes, her eyes looked sunken , crease lines appearing on her forehead, he gently stroked her hair,

"sleep Khushi.

You need rest ... don't rush tomorrow to go the hospital okay ?

You will have a proper breakfast and then we will leave together.

Once we are there we can send the others back home to get fresh. "

She nodded her head silently, too tired to speak ... she watched as he stroked her to sleep, watching her , his fingers stroking her forehead, soothing her face , she could feel his touch even as sleep started battling for her attention, she fought to stay awake wanting to drown in his eyes instead.

She wanted him so badly right now ... to feel the love that she craved only from him,

" kiss me Arnav"

He knew he had heard her right ... he could see it in her eyes how much she wanted to feel him close.

He slowly bridged the distance between them as he placed his lips firmly upon hers, Khushi gave in without any protest, her mouth opening to let him enter.

It was the kiss she needed,

Drowned in love  ...

Laced with Passion ...

Touch of his care ...

His unconditional support ..

The kiss screamed Arnav to her ... his essence deeply entrenched in it.

For Arnav her response was one of absolute surrender ... he could feel her heart open wide for him ... trying to drown deep in his soul.

He could feel her heart etching their love onto his soul ... it  was a spasm of energy that he felt in the kiss, as though a bit of her essence had entered his heart never to leave.

The depth of the emotion startled him , his body was shaking as he continued to kiss her.

Khushi had her hands inside his T-Shirt ... feeling his hard masculine planes , her innocent touch send him reeling.

He broke off from her lips and moved down , slowly tracing a blazing path along her neckline , finally reaching her shoulder blades, he gently pulled her top aside a little to reveal the skin there as he kissed her hard, leaving his mark, his hands moved over her waist , stroking her as it settled there possessively.

He pulled her close ... he could see her fighting the sleep and his heart told him the same , to not sleep but he knew she needed it , they had tiring days coming up.

"Sleep Khushi ... I am right here ... we have our lives forever ... sleep now princess. "

Khushi smiled at him , her eyes hazy.

" hold me close Arnav ... don't let me go "

Arnav pulled her flush into his arms, her face nestled over his heart as he hands clutched his waist tight.

" forever princess ... never letting you go " vowed Arnav.

And that was the last thing they both remembered as they drifted off to a peaceful sleep.

They slept late into the morning , it was close to 11 AM when they woke up. Even their family hadn't called to wake them up knowing that they both needed to sleep .

Later on , as Khushi went about preparing breakfast or lets say brunch for Arnav, he was on the phone with Akash discussing their plans ahead.

One of the first things they had in mind was to track down the photographer who had clicked the pictures and circulated it. And then they would find the low lives and then eventually deal with the Guptas.

Meanwhile Khushi had other plans in her mind ... there was something bothering her and she couldn't wait to discuss it with Arnav.

As soon he finished speaking to Akash , he made Khushi sit next to him and forced her to have food along with him, occasionally feeding each other, and thats when Khushi decided to tell Arnav,

" Arnav ... there is something we need to secure before we move against my parents.

Shantiniketan ... remember we spoke about it once.

It meant a lot to my mother Arnav and it means a lot to me as well , that was one of the places that gave me peace amidst all the pain.

And Dad always used the very same place to blackmail me.

Each time I retailiated , he threatened me saying he would ruin the lives of the people if I moved against him.

He knew that if he killed me then everything in my name would automatically go to the organisation and it would be left into the care of the trust and he wouldn't have any hold over my money thereafter.

His very intention to marry me off to Jay was because then Jay's family and my dad , they could use my wealth as they please since as my husband Jay would also have rights on my inheritance.

Now that we are moving against Dad soon ... I want to make Shantiniketan safe. It needs to be protected Arnav, I cant let the people there suffer at the hands of my father. "

Arnav clasped her hand, the very name of Jay send waves of rage coursing through his body !

" don't worry Khushi  ... Shantiniketan will  have the best security in the country. I will arrange it today itself.

Raj Gupta and his accomplices will never be able to cause any harm to its inmates.

I promise you "

But Khushi had more in her mind,

" thats not just it Arnav, I don't want Shantiniketan to have any trace of being linked to the Gupta family.

I know even my mother wouldn't want and neither would Rahul.

I want to give it the name of the Raizadas.

If everyone agrees then I want to merge it with your family name Arnav.

Is that okay with you ?? "

Arnav was only more than happy to take it under the Raizada name !

To have Khushi's mother's initiative under his family name ... it was almost like a blessing from her mother to them and he wanted it, he leaned across the table and kiss her on her lips leaving her stunned,

"ofcourse Khushi !!

Its an honour for me ... like a symbol of your mother's blessing for us.

I will get the papers ready asap and then you can sign over the details but on one condition !! " said Arnav.

"what condition Arnav " asked Khushi looking confused.

 "condition is that you will be the Managing Director of the organisation even after the merger !!

I am not taking no for an answer !! "

Khushi knew it was pointless to argue with him so she nodded,

" anything you want Arnav !! "

Soon they left for the hospital and before going to Payal she went to meet the doctor who had good news for them. Payal was out of danger and they could take her home. They thanked the doctor and Khushi rushed to Payal who was awake and resting.

She went and hugged her , kissing her on her cheeks, Payal who had never had any affectionate moments with Khushi before was stunned to speak, she fingered the place where Khushi had kissed her,

" Payal we have good news !

Doctor says we can take you home now ... come .. lets get your freshened up , I have brought spare clothes for you , lets get you ready and then we can leave !! "

Arnav smiled seeing Khushi's infectious happiness while Payal caught hold of Khushi's hand.

" Khushi ... I have one request.

I want to meet our parents once !!

I need to see them just once more and then I will come with you wherever you take me !!

I promise "

Khushi looked worriedly at Arnav who frowned as he heard Payal's request. Khushi turned around to look at Payal,

"but why Payal ??

Why do you want to meet them ?

You know how they will be !! "

Payal smiled at Khushi ,

" oh yes I know how they can be !!

Specially my mom ... I want to meet them one last time ... to let them know .. that I am not the orphan.

Its they who are being abandoned !! "

FF Our 9 Months - Part 46

Hola  

back with an update for O9M ... LMLY not updated ... was down with a bad flu so couldnt work on both updates. 

but promise u an LMLY update in my next weekend update or maybe sooner if I can manage it. 

Happy Reading 

Anjali and Varun walked in, their hands held and smiles adorning their faces, Anjali tried to let go of his hold but he refused to budge,

"relax Anjali ... we aren't about to serve a death sentence to our familes ... we are about to make them the happiest people in the world .. trust me ... I know .. I have seen it in their smiles ... in their eyes as they look at us with Dia, they have always wanted us to be family. "

But the apprehension didnt leave her, after everything that happened in the Shyam episode, she wasnt sure how Arnav would react.

But as they walked into the living room, it was chaos all around, and there was another couple who seemed to be in the spotlight !

NK & Pooja looked absolutely surrounded as the Raizadas engulfed them, Varun watched in surprised astonishment as Mamiji  hugged Pooja and blessed her and it didnt take a lot of intelligence to put 2 and 2 together as he saw the smiles that passed between Pooja and NK.

He turned to look at Anjali but she had already left his hand and rushed towards the couple, her face already wearing a million watt smile, with full intention to tease the hen-pecked couple in the midst.

If there was anything that Anjali revelled in, it was her role of playing sister to the Raizada scions, her brothers were the first love of her life and her pride.

NK and Pooja gaped as Anjali fed them sweets,

 "Di !!

Where were you ??

And how do you know ??

I mean you weren't around when Khushi Bhabhi and Nanav decided to spill the beans on us ! " said an astonished NK.

Anjali smiled as she cupped their faces affectionately,

" I am your sister NK bhai and I know my family histrionics quite well.

Mamiji blessing Pooja .

Pooja blushing as she looks at you.

Give me some credit ... after all I even knew that Chottey loves Khushi Bhabhi even before they confessed to each other !!

And trust me ... you both made the most beautiful day in my life ... perfect. " replied Anjali as she engulfed them both in her arms.

Just then Varun who felt totally left out decided to bounce in,

"come on ... how can this hug be complete without me ?? !! " asked Varun as he threw his arms around all 3 of them while Arnav & Khushi exchanged the knowing smile.

Varun looked at Pooja who was watching him with a tensed expression and he smiled at her,

"relax Poo ... nothing could have made more happy that you getting married into a family thats already home for me ... you made the best decision ever !! " said Varun as he looked at NK,

"you better take care of my Poo .. or else its not just me you will have to deal with ... Akash and Arnav wouldn't spare you either !! " warned Varun with a smirk as he looked at Arnav & Akash ,

" thats the plan .. right guys ?? "

Arnav nodded his head warningly at NK who gulped while Akash glared at NK,

"you said it right bro !!

NK better take care of Poo or else he is dead meat !! "

Arnav just then gave Khushi the green signal to play her game which they had been saving for the right time.

Khushi walked upto them and poked Anjali on her shoulder who broke off to look enquiringly at her but Khushi gave her the serious look,

"why you giving me THE look Di ??

Shouldnt that be my right now ??

Do you want to tell us why your day is beautiful ?? " asked Khushi as a suddenly tensed Varun looked at Arnav who was glaring at him.

"Ummm guys .. we can explain ... you see .. " Varun tried to explain but Arnav cut in ,

"explain what Varun ??

I thought Khushi was asking Di about her day.

How can you explain on behalf of Di ?? " said Arnav as he threw an arm around Varun and led him to sit down on the sofa." 

Anjali got worried seeing Arnav glare at Varun and tried to intervene,

"Chottey ... Bhabhi ... you see Varun and I had gone to the temple.

We had to ... "

But Khushi broke in,

" we had to ??

What happened Di ??

You want to keep a Havan or something ?

But then why take Varun ??

you could have asked the driver to take you ?? "  replied Khushi as she intentionally led Anjali to the sofa as well and made her sit next to Varun.

The rest of the family was watching the entire exchange like a tennis match, their eyes swinging from one side to the other.

All of them had an idea as to what Arnav & Khushi were upto and they had no intention on interrupting this session !

Varun and Anjali started sweating as Arnav & Khushi fired questions one after the other non-stop.

Khushi decided to play the trump card,

"Varun Bhai ... we forgot to tell you.

But now that Pooja and NK are ready to tie the knot, we were wondering as to why make you wait !

And Arnav was telling me the other day about one of his business assosciate's daughter.

She is apparently beautiful .. intelligent ... smart and perfect for you !

How about meeting the girl ?

We could fix it up with her parents !! "

Arnav had to real hold back his laughter now as he saw the horrified expressions on his sister's face and he wanted to hug Khushi for being the fantastic actress here !!

Varun looked flabbergasted as Khushi threw the marriage proposal on him while Anjali looked ready to burn Khushi live,

" Varun cant marry that girl Bhabhi !! " blurted out Anjali even without realising what she was saying while the rest of the family pretended to be shocked !

Arnav decided to help Khushi as always,

"but why Di ??

Why cant Varun marry ??

He is single ... he is an eligible bachelor ... he is well established.

Its hightime he settled down and now that Pooja is about to settle down, we should find someone for Varun too.

I feel Khushi is right !

I will talk to the girl's parents now itself " replied Arnav who right then whipped out his phone and started to scroll through his phonebook and Anjali lost all control !

"Put that phone down now Chottey or else you are going to regret for messing with your sister !! "

Screamed Anjali as she looked livid.

She got up from where she sat and walked to Arnav,

she snatched the phone out of his hand and switched it off while Khushi almost broke out laughing.

None of them had ever seen Anjali so possessive !

They watched as Anjali glared at Arnav & Khushi,

"no one is going on a bride hunt for Varun !

Do you both get me ??

Pooja is getting married to NK but Varun wont be alone !!

And he doesn't need you both to play matchmakers because he has already found his match.

He is getting married to me !!

Do you get that ?

He is mine and don't you dare bring any girl near him or else you both will wish you were dead !! "

She turned to look at Varun who looked like a goldfish as he opened and closed his mouth soundlessly, she walked upto him and closed his mouth shut,

"thanx for the help in this confession Varun ... your silence really helped !! " said Anjali at her sarcastic best.

Arnav and Khushi sat shock still for a full minute as they digested Anjali in her fiery avatar and then broke out laughing, Arnav pulled Khushi into his arms as they both laughed while the rest of the family looked electrocuted.

Anjali and Varun looked completely puzzled seeing the two of them dying in hysteria.

Akash had found his voice by then,

"seriously .. who thought that it wasnt just Arnav Bhai who could be the cut throat ASR ... Anjali Singh Raizada is no less !! "

The family nodded in agreement and just then Khushi and Arnav finally managed to calm down as they looked at their beloved Di, Arnav walked upto her,

"seriously Di ... you think only you can play cupid ??

That only you can sense love in the air ??

I am your brother Di and Khushi is my wife !

You really thought you could keep such a huge thing hidden from me ?? " asked Arnav while Anjali looked at him shocked,

"Chottey ... you knew ??

But then how come you never asked me ?? "

Khushi linked her arms with Varun and walked towards Anjali,

"he didnt ask you anything ... neither did he push you Di.

And thats because we both knew that this wasnt an easy realisation for you.

We have been watching both of you for the past many days , we decided not to intervene unless you wanted us to.

And Di .. Arnav wanted you to take this decision on your own ... at your ease. " said Khushi as she smiled at them both.

Varun finally managed to find his voice,

"guys ... seriously you both knew it for so long and still gave us the time to decide !!

You know .. you both are definitely the best siblings anyone could hope to have !! "

He turned to look at Anjali,

"are you convinced now ??

I told you that you were wrong about Arnav's reaction " said Varun as he smirked at her and turned to Arnav , he winked at him ..

" Arnav ... you know what .. nothing is really decided between Anjali and me.

So I am open to meeting that girl you had in mind !! " said Varun knowing full well that he wouldn't be spared for it and right on cue, Anjali grabbed a basketball lying nearby used by NK and threw it with apt precision at Varun who felt a lump rise on his head as he landed on the couch while the others took their time to digest the never ending happiness that seemed to be entering their lives one after the other.

OS My Eyes On You .. Always

okay am back with an OS and this is specially for 2 amazing people in my fandom world ... Ash & Jenny ... my 2 crazy girls are on their bday week ... Ash on 6th Feb & Jenny on 9th Feb and since I wont be free exactly this weekend .. am posting in it the middle period .. after Ash's bday & before Jenny's bday !!  weird .. Aint I ?? 

full banner credit to my Prof.Moody (mastermagician)  for capturing the theme so perfectly.  

Happy Bday Girls 

all of us together have shared a lot of good times together and am sure many more in future.. so its another wonderful year ahead ... God Bless 

Her eyes danced in heartfelt joy as he twirled her around ... the whole campus cheering as he asked her out during halftime in between the match ... his proposal flashing over every single LCD screen in the stadium ... she had been glued to her seat in shock as she froze midway through cheering him as she read it and then she dashed away straight into his arms.

For her this day had been long awaited ... finally her heart's wish had been fulfilled ... she had her man all to herself now ... the love in his eyes unmistakable as he slightly pecked her close to her lips.

The crowd wolf-whistled and hooted as she buried herself in his arms.

Minutes later she pulled apart ... to tell those 3 words she had been dying to tell him for so long.

I love you Anshul.

He winked at her as he pulled away from as the second half started. She scurried away and landed with a plop on her seat , her face vibrant like the rising sun as she turned to the person sitting next to her,

"I am so happy Arnav !!

Can you believe it ??? ... he asked me out !!

This has to be the best day of my life "

Khushi cried as she threw her arms around Arnav and hugged him.

Arnav sat still for a minute as he registered her body in his arms before pulling her close, he couldn't deny her ... he never could ... not even if it broke his heart to be so close to her now.

" I am happy you are happy Khushi. " he whispered to her as he held her.

The scene a few minutes back ... it hadn't shocked just Khushi but it had shattered Arnav.

He wasnt a selfish friend ... no he was happy to see her dreams coming true ... she deserved the best in the world but when her dreams came true ... his dream lay shattered ... but he had always known that it was a broken dream ... he could never hope to have her ... he was just unfit.

The game got over, Anshul's team had won , Khushi was his poster girl , she looked absolutely thrilled and over the moon as Anshul flaunted his girl in front of the entire college. He wanted to take her to the celebration party and she promised him that she would join him soon.

She excused herself and walked over to Arnav who was waiting for her,

" Arnav ... pls come with us. Anshul wants you to come as well. " Khushi said .. her eyes hopeful of Arnav saying yes and he hated to disappoint her but he knew he had to.

"I am sorry Khushi but I don't want to , you know I hate being baby-sitted in public and if I come along then you will always need to keep an eye on me.

You have fun with Anshul and I will see you later tonight or maybe morning incase you are spending the night with him. " Arnav replied ... his heart in agony as he thought of Khushi alone with another guy ... it was so hard to let go of the reason for his existence.

Khushi sighed ... she knew there was no point pushing him, but she said she wanted to drop him home first before joining Anshul and so they set off towards home, the building where they lived in opposite apartments , though most of her time  went with Arnav.

As they reached, Khushi got out from the driver's seat and walked towards Arnav, she helped him out of the car, he looked at her smiling face as she drapped her arms around his waist, waiting for him to put his on her shoulder but this time he didnt ... finally it was time for changes,

"pass me the crutches Khushi .. I will go along .. Anshul is waiting for you "

Khushi refused him point blank,

" no way Arnav ... stop the games.

As long as I am here ... you don't need a crutch ... I am here .. now hold me and walk "

She commanded and Arnav obliged. She made sure he was settled in safely before kissing him on his cheeks and walking out, she turned around at the door,

" I will be back before midnight Arnav ... I cant go to sleep without our hot chocolate together. "

And then she was gone and Arnav was finally left alone to nurse his broken heart while Khushi celebrated her new found love.

As Arnav sat in the balcony of his flat .. his thoughts went back to the day when he had met her. Arnav had entered the college, the place where he hoped to fulfil his dreams to become a painter, like any other new comer even he attracted attention but there was a contrast in the attention that Arnav and Anshul got, Anshul was the star immediately,

Handsome , talented , rich , charming ... he was everything that girl wanted in her guy.

Arnav ... he wasnt bad looking ... infact he was quite handsome and he knew it himself because girls did take a look at him before their eyes fell on his disability.

But he didnt care because he had always been a loner, singly child to his parents , he had grown up alone, books and painting were his world. But his world turned upside down when met with an accident, ever since then he had been crippled on his right leg, which meant that he needed crutches to walk on for the rest of his life. But Arnav had always been a fighter, he never let his physical shortcomings destroy his dreams and so he had joined college.

In his initial days, he had to endure a lot of ridicule but he bore it all silently, it was on such day that she walked into his life ...

It was a routine day and Arnav had been limping down the stairs, he missed a step and braced himself for the fall but it never came, a pair of soft warm hands had broken the fall, he opened his eyes to look into a pair of doe eyes who was looking at him anxiously as she steadied him, for Arnav he had never seen a pair of eyes more beautiful ... neither had he ever seen a more beautiful girl. She was like the glowing sun, clad in a light pink dress, her hair open and flying in the wind , she had a slight smile as she held him and before he knew it she was speaking,

" Hi !!                                                            

Are you okay ???

Can you stand now ??? " , her voice was like the lightest of melodies as she spoke to him, Arnav found himself lost for the first time , but he refocused to give her an answer.

" yea  I am ... thank you so much.

Am sorry but whats your name ?? "

She laughed ,

"you really have no clue who your neighbour is ... do you ??

I am Khushi ... and I live in the flat opposite yours and I see you everyday but you apparently never saw me !! "

Arnav was shocked now ... that he had never seen her before despite having so close but Khushi wasnt one to keep quite,

"now before you forget to ask my name ... let me tell you.

I am Khushi , doing my B.A in History. .. you are ?? "

Arnav smiled at her ... already loving her infectious smiles,

"I am Arnav ... doing my B.A in Literature and also pursuing a part time course on Arts. "

And thats how their friendship had begun , and Khushi had become the essence in his life , she was there with him at every step, each time he fell , she was there to pick him up and as time went by she never let him fall. She was his anchor ... encouraging him and supporting him on those days when he thought he would have to give up.

Arnav on his part had fallen deeply in love with her, his days began with her and his nights ended seeing her face. But he could never open up about his feelings, his crippled leg always held him back , he never wanted to be a burden in her life , he wanted to be her strength but he knew he could never fit the bill.

And heartbreakingly for Arnav, he watched as Khushi fell in love with Anshul as each day passed, she used to watch him from far as every girl in the campus surrounded Anshul, he could have any girl he wanted and he did and each time he walked in with a girl , it was Khushi's heart that broke and she shed her pain in Arnav's arms, unaware of the fact that Arnav's heart was beating for her alone.

But Khushi's heart never gave up , she was convinced that Anshul would eventually find true love and it would be her and it did finally happen.

Khushi was happy and thats all that mattered now, if it was upto Arnav , he would move mountains and stop the thundering waves of oceans to bring all the happiness in the world for Khushi. But even now there was a fear that nagged him because he didnt trust Anshul.

Was Khushi his true love ??

OR

Was he just playing with her ... was she just another fling ???

Time would tell that and Arnav swore to himself that he would be by Khushi's side till he was completely sure that she was in safe hands.

Meanwhile in another part of the town, the party was in full rage and Khushi was right in the middle of it, along with Anshul.

He didnt let go of her even for a minute and she was enjoying it all , but her heart kept pulling her away. She felt uncomfortable being under the spotlight while Anshul thrived on it.

People who had never bothered to look at her even once now gushed over her, because she was his girlfriend.

Her thoughts went back to Arnav ... she missed him.

He never knew but he was her wall in the college, being with him made her feel not just happy but she felt safe and at ease.

It was so easy to be with him, as easy as breathing. They could talk about anything and everything , time flew in each other's company, Arnav was her best friend that she ever had, someone who understood her in a way no one ever did.

Even when Anshul remained ignorant of her feelings, it was Arnav who had held her as she unsheathed the pain of her breaking heart and today amongst a crowd of people who she never really knew, she felt ALONE.

If only Arnav was with her as well.

The days turned into months but instead of going away from Arnav, Khushi only came closer. And he was always there. Being with Anshul, he made her feel special but she also felt the loss of her identity. She wasnt Khushi anymore, she was Anshul's girlfriend to the world.

If there was anytime she was Khushi ... then it was when she was with Arnav.

Everyday Arnav heard complaints from Khushi as she sat sad when she thought that Anshul never had time for her but right then Anshul would arrive and the little time he gave her, he gave her so much attention that she forgot herself once more.

Arnav watched helplessly as the girl he loved lost herself in the madness, being a third person, Arnav could see that Khushi was just another girl for Anshul .. not his true love like she thought him to be but he never stopped Khushi.

He knew that she had to learn it for herself .. only then would she realise that Anshul wasnt right for her, meanwhile Anshul who had understood the bond between Arnav & Khushi, relied on Arnav to entertain Khushi when he wasnt around but what he didnt know was that Arnav's love and friendship for Khushi was unconditional , Arnav had been there for Khushi before Anshul arrived and he would be there for her as long as she wanted.

One of those days, Khushi and Arnav sat at her place, completing an assignment but her mind was elsewhere, Anshul had promised to meet her today morning but it was evening already and he hadn't shown up, these days, she found herself being just another person in his life, he never had time for her after all his sports and games and partying with his friends and Khushi was tired of it all, she needed answers as to what he thought about their relation. He couldn't just leave her in Arnav's care and go about carryong on his life.

Arnav could sense her pain and he finally decided to speak,

"Khushi ... why don't you go and meet Anshul instead of waiting for him to turn up as always ??

I have been noticing you all this time over months and you are not happy.

But you cant solve any of this if you don't talk with him , the little time you get with him, that wont give you answers.

Go to him Khushi ... talk it out and decide what's best for both of you. "

Khushi looked at the man who had always understood her silence more than her words , the only person who could sense her pain as much as her happiness and she knew he was right.

She got up and walked over to him, knelt by his side and kept her head on his lap,

"I am scared Arnav.

I am always scared when I think of Anshul.

I feel I did a mistake by falling in love with him. I don't fit into his world yet I waited for him.

When I am with him I feel happy but my heart always feels incomplete, like it wishes to be elsewhere. You know what Arnav,  to this date I haven't let Anshul touch me in anyway intimate, he has tried to come close so many times but my heart always stops me, like its not right.

I don't understand Arnav ... I am never truly happy around him.

Look at me now Arnav ... with you ... beside you .. I am same old Khushi. I feel free in your world but I can never feel it with him.

Why Arnav ??

Why is life treating me like this ??? "

Arnav looked at her helplessly as she cried, on one side his heart was happy to know that Khushi found happiness with him but on the other hand he couldn't handle her tears, not if he could help it, he decided to play the cupid if he had to, he stroked her head lightly,

" Khushi ... lets go together to meet Anshul, I will talk to him, I will be by your side.

Whatever you feel .. it will go once you both sort it out.

Come lets go now "

Khushi felt her heart becoming light as she heard that Arnav would join her, she knew she would never have to fear as long as he was with her and today for some unknown reason, she felt that Arnav had to be there while she met Anshul.

And so they set out to Anshul's bachelor pad where he stayed alone, Khushi had tried calling him on the way but he hadn't picked up.

As they reached Khushi helped Arnav out , finding the door open .. she led him inside, she had been here before so she knew the way to his room but the sight that greeted them as she opened the door almost killed her, Arnav had his arms around Khushi in an instant , just in time to prevent her from collapsing , with all the strength that he could muster, he managed to hold her even as he steadied himself from falling,

Cold fury rushed to the very tip of his nerves as his heart turned ice, Anshul was there alright but he had someone else with him as well , a woman to be precise and he was too busy making out with her to even notice that Khushi was there !!

Khushi felt the earth slip beneath her feet ... her sense s fogging  ... her heart felt too weak to understand anything that was going on ... all she knew was that the man she loved was too busy with another woman and that Arnav's arms were clamped around her.

It was his touch that gave her strength ,

"Anshul !! " ... Khushi shouted ... jerking the 2 people in front of them.

Anshul looked shocked to find Khushi there along with Arnav, the girl moved a little aside but she appeared to be least bothered as Anshul rushed to Khushi and tried to hold her but she brushed him away,

"what are you doing here Khushi ???

Look I can explain ... its not what you think . " said Anshul as she tried to hold her.

Khushi looked at him in surprise that he had the audacity to talk to her even after everything that she had seen,

"what am I doing here Anshul ???

What is she doing here ???

What the hell are you doing to me ?? "

Anshul tried to catch hold of her but Khushi turned her face away,

"don't you dare try to touch me Anshul !! "

But he didnt seem to hear her as he came forward but it was Arnav this time who blocked Anshul as Khushi hid behind Arnav,

"don't you dare Anshul !!

You have hurt her enough ... if she doesn't want you near her ... then you will respect her wishes.

Do you get me ??? "

Anshul had enough ... it was time to put an end to the good guy act !!

"okay enough the two of you and Khushi cut the crap with all the tears !!

You are acting like am your husband and I was cheating on you.

Am just your boyfriend Khushi and I never promised that I would be faithful to you lifelong.

I have a life beyond you Khushi !!

And whats with all the innocent act ??

Have I ever questioned you for all the time you spend with this cripple friend of yours ??

Tell me Khushi ... you refuse to let me even kiss you ??

Why ? because you feel it isnt right !!

But then what about you and Arnav ... you spend all your time with him ... you both live next to each other ... if he is just your best friend then why do you hang around so much with him ??

Tell me ... how many times did you sleep with him ??

Why are you so ashamed to tell the world you love him when you can spend all your time with him ??

Is it because he is a worthless cripple ??

Admit it Khushi ... you are with me only because it makes you feel famous ... it gets you all the attention in this campus !!

What do you thin... "

Anshul never got to complete his rant as he felt a tight slap on his face , he turned around to see Khushi standing before him, holding Arnav's hand, her eyes raging in fury ...

"enough Anshul !!

Do you dare utter another word against Arnav.

I should be slapping myself instead of slapping you !!

Heck .. what did I even see in a low life like you that I spend all these months in love with you.

You think I am ashamed of Arnav ... My Arnav !!

I am proud of him Anshul ... he is the best thing that ever happened in my life.

He is the rock in my life ... the very anchor of my existence ... the only person who held me through all the pain that you gave me.

But you wouldn't understand Anshul ... you are just too cheap to understand that beauty of my relation with Arnav & now I don't even want to explain to you.

Want to know why ??

Because we are DONE. !!

We are OVER and I am happy that my heart never allowed me to let you touch me in anyway that I would regret later !! "

Arnav held her as she spoke her heart out ... his limbs were shaking in fury and if he hadn't been holding Khushi . he wanted to rip Anshul limb to limb for all the insults he had thrown on Khushi.

But he needn't have to because his Khushi was doing a perfect job already.

She turned to Arnav, her eyes echoing her inner pain ..

"lets go Arnav ... take me out from here ... lets go back home. "

Arnav hugged her close as he led her out, supporting each other they went back home.

A few hours had passed and Khushi was lying in his arms curled on their couch as he vented out her pain, Arnav held her through it all,

"where did I go wrong Arnav ??

How come I never saw his real face ??

I was just another toy for him ... why was I such a fool ???

Does love always hurt so much ??? "

Arnav stroked her head , gently caressing her back as she curled herself more into his warmth,

" Ssshh Khushi.

Love doesn't hurt like this ... it wasnt love Khushi. You were attracted to him just like any other girl in this campus and you thought it was love and Anshul took advantage of your feelings.

I know it hurts Khushi but you have to accept the truth and stop blaming yourselves.

When you find true love ... you will also find true respect for you in your partner's eyes for you.

You wouldn't have to fit into his world Khushi because his world will be naturally yours as well.

You wont have to forsake your identity Khushi because he will only strengthen your identity .. he will be your biggest support.

Trust me Khushi ... you will find your happiness soon "

Khushi didnt know why but right now being in Arnav's arms ... hearing him speak ... it all felt so right to her. This was as close to heaven as she could get ... no one had ever made her feel as cherished as  Arnav and right now all she wanted was to be with him and forget everything else. She didnt know what to call her relation with Arnav but all she wanted now was him.

She cried like a baby in his arms,

" love will never find me Arnav.

I will always remain unloved ... why would anyone want to marry a girl who has been flaunted in front of the world as Anshul's girl.

I am such a fool Arnav that I ruined my own life with my own hands.

No one will ever love me .. no one will ever want me "

Arnav closed his eyes as pain set in again ... he had struggled all this time with his feelings , he never wanted her to feel the burden of his life on her lifelong but right now all he wanted was for her to know how loved she was .. he madly he was in love with her ... to let her know that she was his world.

" I love you Khushi ... you are my world ... you always have been ... my eyes has only seen you ... Always. "

His words rang out clear in the silence as his arms held her close, Khushi sat shocked in his embrace, his words ringing in her hears , shooting sparks into her heart and for the first time in her life, she felt total bliss.

The bliss that only Arnav could ever give her ... with him it all felt right.

As she raised her eyes and looked at into his eyes that didnt break gaze with her ... she knew where it had gone wrong.

It had gone wrong from the day she failed to understand that her heart had always craved for Arnav.

Anshul was just a crazy infatuation that any girl would have in their adolescence but Arnav had always been her life.

And she had let her infatuation win over her love ... thats where she had gone wrong.

As she looked at him ... she remembered every single memory that she had shared with him and she knew that she had never been happier elsewhere.

It had always been Arnav who had stood by her ... loved her ... cherished her ... supported her ... even despite the fact that being with Anshul had broken his heart ... he had hid it so well from her that she had never even sensed it ... Arnav had forgotten his own pain to see her happy.

And it was Arnav she was in love with ... now she knew why she never felt complete with Anshul.

Because Anshul was all wrong for her & Arnav was her RIGHT.

She cupped his face lovingly,

" All this time Arnav ??

And you never told me ... you hid it all.

How could I not understand !!

How did I become so blind and stupid that I never realised that my happiness was with you.

How was I such an idiot to not know that my world was always with you !!

I love you so much Arnav ... I know I sound so stupid saying it now all of a sudden but when you said you love me ... it felt so right .. like my heart had always wanted to hear those words.

I love you Arnav ... I don't know since when ... I was an idiot to run behind Anshul while it had always been with you that I found real peace.

I cant live without you Arnav ... Khushi will cease to exist if Arnav isnt by her side. "

Arnav had tears gliding down his face as Khushi leaned her forehead against his and confessed her love for him ... he didnt know what made him do it ... but he did it on instinct ... they had already waited too long in confessing to each other and he never wanted to hold back now ...no matter what his shortcomings were ... he knew today that he was perfect for her just like how she was perfect for him.

He slowly bridged the gap between them and placed his lips over hers and Khushi never pulled back but she happily gave in as she kissed him back ... their first kiss ever.

Love that had finally found a meaning ... and only they felt how right it was.

Months later ...

He walked as fast as he could ... he wanted to win this time.

He could hear her laughter as she neared him but he didnt give up as he almost ran but he missed his footing and lost his balance but like always the fall never came ...

Because she was right next to him in a flash to hold him ... their walking race forgotten Khushi smiled right from her soul as she gazed at him ... madly in love with the man in her arms .. she didnt hesitate as she moved closer and kissed him hard on his lips ... their love and passion making them forget everything else around them, she whispered against his lips ... her eyes on his ,

" My Eyes On You ... Always "